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  • Casey Sabella avatar

    The Joy Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Jan 21, 2016
     | 8,014 views

    Jesus promised our prayers would be answered. So why do so many go unanswered?

    All religions emphasize prayer. Buddhists pray. Muslims pray. Hindus pray. What makes Christians unique is that we expect and receive results from our prayers because we are praying to the living God. Scripture: John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Valuing The Giver Rather Than The Gift / Dependence Day

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2015
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     | 6,598 views

    The things in this world, even the things that we pray earnestly for, often end up distracting us from the Giver of the Gift.

    Dependence Day This morning we look at dependence on God, and identifying the difference between loving gifts, and loving and worshiping the Giver of All Good Gifts. Our Gospel lesson for this morning is a great lesson, in fact, for Thanksgiving Day services. As we examine it, we can see a nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mothers Day

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 9, 2021
     | 12,920 views

    Discusses four women in the Hebrew Scripture and their lives and walk in life.

    Sermon Title: Mothers Day Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-38 Four mothers in the Bible played key roles in the coming of Jesus Christ. None of them was perfect, yet each showed strong faith in God. God, in turn, rewarded them for their confidence in him. These mothers lived in an age ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remember That You Are Baptized And Be Thankful.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2015
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     | 6,153 views

    Discusses baptism and then continues with the Remembrance that we are baptized ritual.

    Illustration: Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used.  Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158. Illustration: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Aim High!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2015
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     | 9,925 views

    Baby Dedication Sermon to remind parents of the ultimate priority in raising children -- lead them to follow God.

    1. Stork A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered bird. The boy asked his grandmother the same question and received a variation on the bird story. Outside to his playmate he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answer Number One: The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 3, 2015
     | 8,360 views

    There is really one answer to a divided church and that is THE CROSS. It is the cross that reveals the love of God.

    Up to this point in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians we have been discussing the divided church. There is really one answer to a divided church and that is THE CROSS. So that is our focus this evening. Paul emphasizes in verse 17 that words of human wisdom are not the answer for a divided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vb1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 12, 2019
     | 3,420 views

    God describes sin with words like disobedience, lawlessness, iniquity, wickedness, trespass, transgression, and rebellion. The truth about sin is not only repulsive, but it is also personal. Sin is not other people’s problem. It is ours.

    2/22/19 Tom Lowe Lesson: VB1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7 (NIV) (5) Put to death You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 11,345 views

    In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why

    We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Walking With The Lord

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 22, 2017
     | 7,052 views

    This teaching is just a little output of my time with the Almighty and how we can experience an organise walk with our Him, specifically I termed it the PTD (priority-time-depth) method of worship and fellowship with the Lord

    WALKING WITH THE LORD Genesis 17:1-3, Philippians 3:10 People are strategic about everything they want to accomplish, notwithstanding they lack plans to know the God that knows their imperfection. They get frustrated after all effort exerted in their cause of planning. Take for eg, If we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Barnabas Brings Paul Back To Antioch Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2017
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     | 8,402 views

    The Antioch church under the leadership that Barnabas provided had grown to the point that it was obvious that Barnabas needed a helper. One man immediately came to mind, his friend Saul of Tarsus (Paul).

    May 23, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Barnabas Brings Paul Back to Antioch (11:25, 26) Scripture (Acts 11:25, 26; KJV) 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
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     | 2,705 views

    Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.

    Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022
     | 2,426 views

    The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

    The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Piercings

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021
     | 2,421 views

    We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

    Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "we Can't Save Ourselves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2024
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     | 1,478 views

    A sermon about Law versus Grace.

    “We Can’t Save Ourselves” Genesis 17:1-2, 9-15 Acts 15:1-21 Good Christian people, with the best of intentions, have been having disagreements from the very beginning. Sometimes, a dispute can lead to new insight and understanding. It happens in marriage. Most of us have heard marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Family Business (2018)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,243 views

    How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

    THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist